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How to get fromSanta Ana to Lake Havasu Cityby train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Lake Havasu City by train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $217–369

  2. Drive 274.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Lake Havasu Citycar car 274.5 mi
    5h 19m
    $51–73

  3. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    4h 52m
    $335–925

  4. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SNA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 47m
    $213–678

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Ana to Lake Havasu City in around 5h 19m.

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